Lynn Hummel The year was 499 B.C. To make a long story short, the Persians were determined to punish the Greeks for coming to the aid of the Greek city of Ionia, which revolted against the control of Persia. A critical battle was fought on the Plain of Marathon where the Greeks, with superior weapons and bodily...
Detroit Lakes, 56501

Detroit Lakes Minnesota 511 Washington Avenue 56501

2013-03-04 21:10:42

The year was 499 B.C. To make a long story short, the Persians were determined to punish the Greeks for coming to the aid of the Greek city of Ionia, which revolted against the control of Persia. A critical battle was fought on the Plain of Marathon where the Greeks, with superior weapons and bodily strength, drove the Persians back to their ships with a loss of 6,400 men, while the Greeks lost only 192.